She majored in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Corporate Communication.

She worked at several different places since the age of 16, including retail and child care.

She was involved in her high school yearbook all 4 years, and was named Junior Editor as a junior, and Editor as a senior. {Amy designed the entire layout of the book, from the cover to the last page. She wrote articles, photographed, edited, and collaborated with staffers. She spent a majority of her time on the completion of the book.}

She took a variety of classes, in the School of Media Arts & Design as well as outside.

Amy assisted in teaching classes of up to 20 children, ranging in age levels from newborn to pre-kindergarten.

She developed and executed lesson plans, allowing her creativity to shine through.

She easily adapted to unforeseen events on a daily basis.

Amy collaborated with co-workers and parents/guardians.

She was motivated to insure children’s development of vital learning and social skills.

She worked part-time, year-round, from December 2004 until August 2006

Starting in August 2006, Amy worked summer and winter breaks until December 2008.

She has continued to receive requests to substitute teach from time to time.

“Amy’s work ethic far exceeds that of most part time, and full time, employees I have had. Not only is she totally reliable, but she always puts forth her best effort, and performs her duties efficiently and professionally. She takes initiative, problem solves, and works extremely well with others. I have full faith that Amy will far exceed any employer’s expectations, and I recommend her highly.”-Margaret Leckrone, Director, Foundations Child Development Center

Amy began as a temporary associate and within two days, she was recruited as a permanent part-time associate in the General Merchandising department.

She immediately demonstrated her ability to quickly learn.

Amy arranged and designed displays around the sales floor.

She ordered certain merchandise as well as organized the front areas where those items were placed.

She recorded inventory on a consistent basis.

“Amy is a very reliable young lady. She is organized and is very good about staying focused on the job. She is a very dependable person and also hard-working. I enjoy her smile and laughter, she is the kind of person who you enjoy always working with.”-Sue Good, General Merchandise Manager, JMU Bookstore – Follett Higher Education Group

“Unlike other associates in the industry, Amy can easily be trusted to work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that any job presented gets done. With her excellent communication and organizational skills, innovative thought process and never-give-up attitude, I am positive Amy will be a huge asset where ever she goes.”-Garrett King, Assistant Director, JMU Bookstore – Follett Higher Education Group

RELATED COURSEWORK

Fundamental Skills in Media Arts & Design I

Amy gained basic skills in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and PhotoShop.

In this course, she explored the tools and uses of each program.

By combining these skills, she conceptualized an original magazine cover at the end of the course.